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Tablet Apps (Feel free to list your own.)

I'm sure there's a couple other threads for this, but I thought one in the AT100/ Thrive section would be neat.
I will also keep adding to this original post.
9th August, added VPlayer, CNN, AccuWeather and Astro File Manager.
SOCIAL/NEWS
CNN
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cnn.mobile.android.tablet&feature=search_result
(Has a very nice UI but has been reported to have occasional force closes.)
Friend Me for Facebook
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook&feature=search_result
TweetComb for Twitter
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.chriswstewart.twitter&feature=more_from_developer
Pulse News
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alphonso.pulse&feature=search_result
(Has a tablet version.)
Skype
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skype.raider&feature=search_result
PRODUCTIVITY
Astro File Manager
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.metago.astro&feature=search_result
(Isn't particularly optimized but it works very well and can unzip and open zip files.)
ClipIT
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.clipper&feature=search_result
(Very nice clipboard manager.)
Evernote
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.evernote&feature=related_apps
(Popular notes app with syncing options to your pc.)
Swipe Pad
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android&feature=search_result
and
https://market.android.com/details?...ddons.applauncher&feature=more_from_developer
(I like to use this since in AU we only have 3.0.1, thus the 'app switcher' thing isn't scrollable.)
Wizz Bar
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snowbee.wizzbar&feature=more_from_developer
(Something like Slide Pad but a little more optimized for Honeycomb.)
Hacker's Keyboard
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard&feature=search_result
(Very desktop-ish keyboard, key's are slightly smaller than default.)
Better Keyboard
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.betterandroid.betterkeyboard8&feature=search_result
(Keyboard than recently got an update for tablet's, height can be changed, wealth of themes on the market. Note you must pay for the full version.)
WIDGETS
The Obelisk
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clevergnome.fbtabletwidget
(A facebook widget, similar to the stock Youtube and Market widget.)
Wizz Widget
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.snowbee.colorize.hd&feature=also_installed
(Wealth of widgets, all in the same theme.)
MEDIA
VPlayer
https://market.android.com/details?id=me.abitno.vplayer.t&feature=search_result
(Awesome video player, it supports srt subtitles and can play 720p videos. Even off your sd card.)
Hive Player
https://market.android.com/details?id=falletta.hive.player&feature=search_result
(Music Player with widgets in a Honeycomb theme.)
WEB
AccuWeather
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.accuweather.android.tablet&feature=search_result
(Real nice UI with weather for the background, I personally like to preload a forecast before I go out.)
Maxthon Mobile for 10" Tablets
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet&feature=search_result
Dolphin Browser for Pad
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dolphin.browser.pad
(It's still in beta but it has a couple features the stock browser doesn't have.)
THEMING
Destop VisualizeR
https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.bii.android.app.dskvzr&feature=search_result
(Neat for making your icons nice and big.)
VTL Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046302
(It's like ADW 'cept much more smooth on a tablet though some users have had boot loop issues.)
There's many games as well such as the THD game's like Fruit Ninja THD, and games that look good on the big screen like Radiant. Also launcher's like LauncherPro are really neat on phones but just aren't that smooth or fast scrolling wise for tablets.
Hope these apps may make your experience with the Thrive a little more useful, they have for me since we've been getting quite honestly poor support here in Aus.
Btw I'm just looking at app's that aren't for rooted users since I know it's quite new on the Thrive/AT100 and I personally myself don't plan on rooting.

Peahnuts said:
I'm sure there's a couple other threads for this, but I thought one in the AT100/ Thrive section would be neat.
Some note worthy ones are
Friend Me for Facebook
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook&feature=search_result
TweetComb for Twitter
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.chriswstewart.twitter&feature=more_from_developer
Dolphin Browser for Pad
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dolphin.browser.pad
(It's still in beta but it has a couple features the stock browser doesn't have.)
Swipe Pad
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android&feature=search_result
and
https://market.android.com/details?...ddons.applauncher&feature=more_from_developer
(I like to use this since in AU we only have 3.0.1, thus the 'app switcher' thing isn't scrollable.)
VTL Launcher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046302
(It's like ADW 'cept much more smooth on a tablet.)
Pulse News
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alphonso.pulse&feature=search_result
(Has a tablet version.)
Destop VisualizeR
https://market.android.com/details?id=jp.co.bii.android.app.dskvzr&feature=search_result
(Neat for making your icons nice and big.)
There's many games as well such as the THD game's like Fruit Ninja THD, and games that look good on the big screen like Radiant. Also launcher's like LauncherPro are really neat on phones but just aren't that smooth or fast scrolling wise for tablets.
Hope these apps may make your experience with the Thrive a little more useful, they have for me since we've been getting quite honestly poor support here in Aus.
Btw I'm just looking at app's that aren't for rooted users since I know it's quite new on the Thrive/AT100 and I personally myself don't plan on rooting.
EDIT: If someone finds a good music player send me a link or a name, I'm currently using UberMusic which is awesome but when playing music it goes into a little corner.
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Use VTL Launcher at your own risk. If you check the WEB page, it says it is not compatible with Honeycomb. Some individuals on Toshiba Thrive Forum has reported ending up in a boot loop after installing this. Not all have had this issue. That is why I am saying to use this at you own risk.

dalepl said:
Use VTL Launcher at your own risk. If you check the WEB page, it says it is not compatible with Honeycomb. Some individuals on Toshiba Thrive Forum has reported ending up in a boot loop after installing this. Not all have had this issue. That is why I am saying to use this at you own risk.
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Thanks for the info, will add to opening.

Someone on TF posted this site: http://tablified.com/
Ran across the beta of BeyondPod on there...might have to invest in this one.

I have been using it for some time on my Thrive. It did however, cause a boot loop when I set it as the default launcher. Otherwise (knock on wood), it is working fine.
dalepl said:
Use VTL Launcher at your own risk. If you check the WEB page, it says it is not compatible with Honeycomb. Some individuals on Toshiba Thrive Forum has reported ending up in a boot loop after installing this. Not all have had this issue. That is why I am saying to use this at you own risk.
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I haven't had any issues with VTL myself, guess I'm just lucky. Btw, does anyone else have a home replacement that is smooth and just as functional on a tab?

I'm using TINYPLAYER for my mp3's.
Its a pure player.
No Art work or search controls. Shows music by file name from folder you set. I actually like it like that. Has shuffle repeat and random. Also another cool feature is font re-size.
But one problem with it don't know if other are having same problem. When using the app and you initiate the g sensor that would reorient the screen the player give error about cant find the SD card. I play music when I drive so this really erks me. Bumps are fine but soon as I turn I get the error. I store my music on the SD card about 10 gigs worth.

where can i get the penpower chinese writing pad that works with thrive??

My Spider Solitaire should work without problems on Thrive: https://market.android.com/details?id=magory.solitairespiderhd. It is designed for tablet screens (doesn't work on phones). I'm working on some improvements now (expect them next week). Am also working on another, more advanced game. Writing for Android is fun.

Peahnuts said:
I haven't had any issues with VTL myself, guess I'm just lucky. Btw, does anyone else have a home replacement that is smooth and just as functional on a tab?
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hey all, the not sure why it hasn't been said yet but adw ex works like it was made for the thrive. Very stylish seen transitions and I can't explain how fast it is (you need to try it yourself) it also allows you to use more of the screen unlike the stock. All widgets and are resizable, you can create as many or as little screens (I prefer to have received rather than the standard 5)

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hey all, the not sure why it hasn't been said yet but adw ex works like it was made for the thrive. Very stylish seen transitions and I can't explain how fast it is (you need to try it yourself) it also allows you to use more of the screen unlike the stock. All widgets and are resizable, you can create as many or as little screens (I prefer to have received rather than the standard 5)
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Thanks I'll be sure to check it out. I personally wonder how you have so many screens, I can barely fill 3 screens lol.

I installed Adw ex today after trying other stuff that wouldn't work and I really like it. Very smooth and adaptable. Im scared to try the other one, but I am sure they will update it to work with 3.1 soon.

photoheidi said:
I installed Adw ex today after trying other stuff that wouldn't work and I really like it. Very smooth and adaptable. Im scared to try the other one, but I am sure they will update it to work with 3.1 soon.
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Yeah, I haven't had any problems with the other one but I'm using ADW ex just 'cause it's smoother. But what bugs me is the little icon on the top left. My homescreen is generally black and white themed and the icon just sticks out so much lol.

Peahnuts said:
Yeah, I haven't had any problems with the other one but I'm using ADW ex just 'cause it's smoother. But what bugs me is the little icon on the top left. My homescreen is generally black and white themed and the icon just sticks out so much lol.
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I have a different tablet, but wanted to say I totally agree! You can disable it with the hide/show action bar widget, however it comes back with a 90° rotation (not 180). I've written anderweb, so hopefully this gets changed.
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Jocelyn said:
I have a different tablet, but wanted to say I totally agree! You can disable it with the hide/show action bar widget, however it comes back with a 90° rotation (not 180). I've written anderweb, so hopefully this gets changed.
Sent from my Asus Decepticon using Tapatalk
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The new update replaced it with an App Drawer icon which doesn't stick out as much.

I made a game for tablets (works on phones too, but is best on tablets): Memory Owl HD (https://market.android.com/details?i...ry.memoryowlhd).
Also tablified.com has a great list.

Magnesus said:
I made a game for tablets (works on phones too, but is best on tablets): Memory Owl HD (https://market.android.com/details?i...ry.memoryowlhd).
Also tablified.com has a great list.
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I think I'l stop updating this list and there's already multiple websites that have app lists for tablets. Btw, the market link doesn't seem to be working for me.

[Q] A few Nexus questions from an android noob. Thanks for your help!

Howdy....
I have a few questions that I'm hoping you can shed some light on....thanks in advance!
1) My home button jumps to the 3rd homescreen. This is different than on my previous Galaxy SII. Any way to get it to jump to the first homescreen?
2) When I switch to SVOX Classic TTS, and use Google navigation, each voice response goes on for 2 minutes talking about http this and that, with lots of garbled words. Sounds like it's describing an XML or HTML web page. Has anyone else seen this?
3) Chome to Phone is crashing. Is this just an update thing I need to wait for?
4) Jump Desktop also crashes... Also an update thing?
Thanks for any help you can offer!
Best,
Ben

Since I can't help with the other questions.. I will just go ahead and say that yes, the home button jumping to the third homescreen is normal.. Touchwiz does it differently, which is why the behavior is different.

joshnichols189 said:
Since I can't help with the other questions.. I will just go ahead and say that yes, the home button jumping to the third homescreen is normal.. Touchwiz does it differently, which is why the behavior is different.
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Just to add most android phones I've had (two HTC and now the GNex) and the customs roms I've used (Sense, Blur, Vanilla, Liquid Metal), pressing the home button always led to the middle Homescreen. Samsung I guess really did copy i*hone (as much as I hate to say it).

2) Yes, I've experienced this as well - newest Maps and SVOX Classic with the U.S. English "Grace" voice. From earlier TTS problems I recall that it's explicitly logged (viewable with logcat) what is sent to the TTS engine, so maybe this could provide some clue.
3) Chrome To Phone works well for me, on all iterations of ICS (stock and custom) that I've tested.

4) Jump Desktop also crashes... Also an update thing?
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We've fixed this crash. It was an ICS only crash.
Grab the latest Jump Desktop update (2.6.11+) on the market and you should be good to go!

Thanks for the responses...
Jump Desktop works fine now! Thanks for the update!
Still hoping for a SVOX TTS Update.
Is there any way to re-arrange the homescreens. Now that I have screen 1 setup, it's a bummer that I'll need to switch everything over to #3 to get it working. This is what happens when you migrate from a Galaxy S II. Is there an app that lets you switch home screens around? or the like?
Chrome 2 Phone seems to work now. Not sure what my issue was.

[Q] Want to buy one again, have a question before I do

Hi
I bought this when it first came out (GSM). But I was disappointed by it since it lagged.
After putting 8-15 icons throughout the home screens, and 2-3 widgets, it would start to lag once you go from your browser, back to your home screen, everything would re-draw again and take few seconds.
I want to know if these lag issues have been fixed, I think it has received 2 updates since. (Mine was on 4.02).
I really liked this phone and I really miss it, would like to buy it again since it is cheaper now.
Thanks!

Mm i don't have the many widgets in the screen but I do have a whole bunch of icons I don't find any lags whatsoever and I got the sprint version so it was already on 4.0.4
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Sometimes I have a little lag returning to the homescreen. Mostly the only lag other than that that I have is when coming back to the homescreen from an app and then opening up the app drawer. Everything is smooth besides that.

sahilk said:
Hi
I bought this when it first came out (GSM). But I was disappointed by it since it lagged.
After putting 8-15 icons throughout the home screens, and 2-3 widgets, it would start to lag once you go from your browser, back to your home screen, everything would re-draw again and take few seconds.
I want to know if these lag issues have been fixed, I think it has received 2 updates since. (Mine was on 4.02).
I really liked this phone and I really miss it, would like to buy it again since it is cheaper now.
Thanks!
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U made me go count, i have 16 app shortcuts (one of them is a folder) and 7 widgets on my homescreens, and i haven't had any lag like the one u mentioned, i'm using stock 4.0.4. If it is of any help...
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sahilk said:
I bought this when it first came out (GSM). But I was disappointed by it since it lagged.
After putting 8-15 icons throughout the home screens, and 2-3 widgets, it would start to lag once you go from your browser, back to your home screen, everything would re-draw again and take few seconds.
I want to know if these lag issues have been fixed, I think it has received 2 updates since. (Mine was on 4.02).
I really liked this phone and I really miss it, would like to buy it again since it is cheaper now.
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That just happens with the stock launcher. In order to give your foreground application the best possible performance, the launcher gets dropped from RAM. 3rd party launchers can hold the homescreens in RAM if you want. This has always and will always be the case.
I use 3 screens with 5 widgets (one full screen) and several folders/icons. I rarely have it redraw but sometimes it does when you've been browsing or playing a game for a while.

Alright well, thanks guys not sure what I'm gonna do yet, might get this or might wait for One X to come to T-MO

i do not have any problems with lag?
CM9's Trebuchet launcher doesn't lag nor does Apex launcher or Nova ... try one of those

The launcher redraw issue was fixed in 4.0.4.

Just got my Gnex and I have some questions

So my Gnex arrived from Google last night, and I am in the process of setting it up. However three things immediately jumped out at me that I was hoping to get clarification on. First, when I long press the screen I am not shown the option for widgets. All it shows me is wallpaper options which I found weird since obviously Android is big on widgets. Is it supposed to be like this, or am I missing a setting somewhere? Second, for the life of me I can not find the settings for the default launcher. I would like to add some new icons but I am unable to do so. Lastly, all the other icons can be long pressed and then removed, with the exception of the Google search bar at the top. In all previous Android phones I was able to add or delete anything from the home screen, again, am I missing something or is this a "feature"??

open the app drawer ad you can drag icons and widgets to the screens.
to remove the pesky search bar (a "feature"!) you need a 3rd party launcher such as Apex or Nova, from the play store (the free versions are fine)

Widgets are now under a tab in the app draw.
I believe you can remove the Google search bar by selecting a different search provider in the settings list.
As far as launcher settings I think u need a custom rom to do that.
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1) They are located in your app drawer, Right at the end after your Apps
2) Think this is located in the settings menu, but is Limited. Been so long since i was on stock
3) It can be removed IIRC, but the space is not useable.
All in all, You might want to look at an alternative launcher like Apex or Nova, All are close to stock but with a wealth of features

azlemad said:
pretty much all of what you listed can be solved using a 3rd party launcher such as Apex or Nova, from the play store (the free versions are fine)
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I used Apex on my previous device and I will likely use it again, but my question is are the things I mentioned supposed to be happening with the stock setup?

Yes
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1431
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Yea those are all new "features" for ICS.

JDFlint said:
Yea those are all new "features" for ICS.
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Ha! What crappy "features"! Gotta love it....

chopper the dog said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1431
good day.
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Did you mean to post a general link to this forum?

azlemad said:
open the app drawer ad you can drag icons and widgets to the screens.
to remove the pesky search bar (a "feature"!) you need a 3rd party launcher such as Apex or Nova, from the play store (the free versions are fine)
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I guess its back to Apex for me. I was kind of hoping the "pure" Google experience would be a little better, but I guess you still need to tweak things.

webmaster said:
I guess its back to Apex for me. I was kind of hoping the "pure" Google experience would be a little better, but I guess you still need to tweak things.
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My wife just got the GN two days ago, upgrading from a Droid Inc running Stock+ rom. I actually like the new features of ICS. Seems very different coming from Sense, two versions old. I'm not using an Android device, but if I were, the GN would almost definitely be my pick right now.

kjjb0204 said:
My wife just got the GN two days ago, upgrading from a Droid Inc running Stock+ rom. I actually like the new features of ICS. Seems very different coming from Sense, two versions old. I'm not using an Android device, but if I were, the GN would almost definitely be my pick right now.
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Sense is terrible and I will never again purchase a device with that abomination installed on it! I had sense on my Sensation (previous phone) and then I rooted it, killed sense, and was running an AOSP ROM for the past few months.

Remove search bar:
Menu > Settings > Apps > All > Scroll down to google search bar (believe thats what it says) > disable.
Gone.

webmaster said:
Sense is terrible and I will never again purchase a device with that abomination installed on it! I had sense on my Sensation (previous phone) and then I rooted it, killed sense, and was running an AOSP ROM for the past few months.
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I actually like Sense and would not have objected if my wife insisted on the Rezound or the upcoming Inc 4G. It does have some very useful widgets and is pretty slick looking. Doesn't matter anyhow, I'm not on Android and wife loves her new GN. Hopefully she'll get the 4.0.4 update today or at least this week to iron out some of the small annoyances.

SwipePad APP alternative

Does anyone know of another APP like Swipe Pad. It's a good APP but it lags a lot when i open an APP.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
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ReLaunch - Launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fiveprimes.relaunch

Thanks. I tried that re-launcher APP and it works flawlessly. The only issue i have is that you can't remove categories and APP's so it kind makes it overwhelming.
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check out wave launcher
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I have tried a bunch of them, and I always end up coming back to swipepad. Don't even remember the names of the apps I tried but they were a bunch of them
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Wave launcher didn't want to install for some reason. It keeps FC. But I found this APP that's almost like swipe pad without there lag.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psc.fukumoto.ArcLauncher
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Actionx1 said:
Wave launcher didn't want to install for some reason. It keeps FC. But I found this APP that's almost like swipe pad without there lag.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psc.fukumoto.ArcLauncher
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thats really odd. it installed and worked flawlessly on both my gs3s.

HomeFlip
If your are running 4.0+, HomeFlip could suit you, see thread here.

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I am using Smart Task Launcher

id0x12345 said:
If your are running 4.0+, HomeFlip could suit you, see thread here.
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I've loved swipepad but always hated the lag since I had an sgs2 and even when it became faster on my modern phones. This is fast, thanks and I can use both apps.

Although there are a bunch of these, there's nothing quite like SwipePad. I've tried to switch many times and I end up back with SwipePad like an old girlfriend. The only thing is, SwipePad doesn't seem to get updated very much. It took ages for the Lollipop update, and soon after it was done, Marshmallow came along. The context panel no longer works and blacklist also fails to work. It's a tad less responsive to the point that sometimes when you select an app to open, it misses. You have to linger maybe 200 milliseconds. Those things are annoying but even with those annoyances, it's still the best out there by quite a bit. I have two "pads", each with 12 functions. Twenty-four functions is quite enough for me when they are easy to get at and it doesn't require me to switch from Nova Launcher.

seaniedee said:
The context panel no longer works
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I recently updated my tablet from Kitkat to Marshmallow and realize that "Dynamic Pads: SwipePad add-on" doesn't work as Context Panel. From other reviews in Play Store I get feedback that this problem started a long time ago in Lollipop. Context is shown not for active app, but for active Launcher.
I overcome this problem yourself easily because I have rooted device, I moved "SwipePad Dynamic Pads" app from user apps to system apps. Now it works again as it should. Probably some app's permission restriction in LP/MM...

I know this post is old, however I found it with Google Search.
You can give my app a try, I believe it's the closest thing to SwipPad and even taking the idea further to a new level (keep an eye on the coming updates)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-zone-launcher-one-swipe-smart-t3971403